ISM Online Illinois
Dragonfly and Damselfly Collection

The
images of dragonflies have appeared as decorative motifs on man-made
objects from almost every culture. Whether they were considered in a
positive or negative light, dragonflies have intrigued people for centuries.
Recently there has been a resurgence in popularity of the decorative
image of the dragonfly  here you will learn the story behind the
image.

Introductory
information about dragonflies and damselflies describes the
anatomy, habitat, life cycle, and status of various species common to
Illinois.

A photo gallery
offers images of dragonflies and damselflies found in Illinois.

There are Databases
and checklists of Illinois dragonflies and damselflies by county
and species.